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- Seanad: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (17 May 2005)
Terry Leyden: Will the Minister of State elaborate further in regard to the delegation or transfer of responsibilities? He used the example of the railways. Will the amendment allow for the delegation of responsibility to other organisations or will the airport authority have responsibility, for example, for rail and bus services?
- Seanad: Order of Business. (17 May 2005)
Terry Leyden: Although I do not know how serious are the proposals, I wish to raise the proposed â¬10 travel tax which some mad Eurocrat has brought forward to try to solve the Third World aid issue. Indeed, John O'Shea of Goal has condemned this proposal as absolutely ridiculous. As an island nation, we need air travel. The imposition of further taxation would be a major blow to this country. Whoever...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (12 May 2005)
Terry Leyden: I commend the Garda Commissioner, Noel Conroy, and the force on their vigilance and on their proposal for a clampdown on road traffic offences this weekend to address the significant loss of life on our roads. I call on the Leader to schedule a further debate on road safety and on what other steps can be taken in this regard. I hope this will be a golden weekend in Ireland with no fatalities....
- Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)
Terry Leyden: The Minister should be allowed to speak without interruption.
- Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)
Terry Leyden: The Minister should be allowed to speak without interruption.
- Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)
Terry Leyden: I request Senator Bannon to refrain from interrupting the Minister.
- Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)
Terry Leyden: Senators should please allow the Minister to speak without interruption.
- Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)
Terry Leyden: I will have to ask Senator Bannon to leave the Chamber if he does not desist.
- Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)
Terry Leyden: The Minister should be allowed to speak without interruption.
- Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)
Terry Leyden: In fairness to the Minister I have to intervene. He should be allowed to speak without interruption.
- Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)
Terry Leyden: If Senators do not co-operate I will have to call for the Cathaoirleach.
- Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)
Terry Leyden: I ask Senator Bannon to withdraw that comment.
- Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)
Terry Leyden: I call on Senator Bannon to withdraw his comment. I heard it.
- Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)
Terry Leyden: I ask Senator Bannon to withdraw his comment.
- Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)
Terry Leyden: There is decorum in this House. The Senator made an allegation against the Minister which was unfair and unfounded.
- Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)
Terry Leyden: Does the Senator want to repeat it?
- Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)
Terry Leyden: He accused the Minister of being cowardly.
- Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)
Terry Leyden: I do not believe it is very fair or honourable of Senator Bannon.
- Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)
Terry Leyden: I am sorry, but it is not a matter for the Minister to decide. The Chair believes it is an unfair comment to make to a member of the Cabinet. It is incorrect and Senator Bannon should withdraw it, in fairness. He made a statement to the effect that the Minister was cowardly. That is not fair and he should withdraw the allegation.
- Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)
Terry Leyden: That is an unfair comment to make against a Minister, in particular this Minister. It is up to the Senator.